{"id":41,"date":"2011-04-13T13:29:32","date_gmt":"2011-04-13T13:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinecoursesinhorticulture.co.uk\/?p=41"},"modified":"2021-01-11T16:24:35","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T16:24:35","slug":"commercial-organic-vegetable-growing-vht241","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinecoursesinhorticulture.co.uk\/horticulture-courses\/crops-courses\/commercial-organic-vegetable-growing-vht241\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Vegetable Growing VHT241"},"content":{"rendered":"

Successfully farm organic vegetables! The demand for organically grown vegetables is currently a major growth area in commercial horticulture. This course is a good starting point in learning all aspects of organic vegetable production.<\/p>\n

Course Structure for Organic Vegetable Growing VHT241<\/h3>\n
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  1. Introduction- The origins of organic farming, and the certification process involved with organic production. Understand the scientific naming system of plants in this lesson to develop a knowing of where plant names come from<\/li>\n
  2. Cultivation and Planting- Understand the role of organic growing in vegetable production and different methods for this<\/li>\n
  3. Soils and Nutrition- Understand the physical and chemical properties of soils and how they affect plant growth<\/li>\n
  4. Soil Management- Compost, green manure crops, and the basis of all plant health<\/li>\n
  5. Review of Major Vegetable Varieties- A-Z of common vegetable varieties and their growing requirements<\/li>\n
  6. Pests and Disease-Undertanding pest and disease problems, Intergrated Pest Management system and common pest solutions the organic way<\/li>\n
  7. Seed- How to collect, and germinate your own seeds<\/li>\n
  8. Greenhouse Growing- The various methods of growing in greenhouses and how to manage them<\/li>\n
  9. Lesser Grown Varieties and Herbs- Have a look at some of the herbs you can grow and also some of the vegetables that are not grown as often but are still useful.<\/li>\n
  10. Irrigation- Types of irrigation and the methods of use<\/li>\n
  11. Mulching- Types of mulch and the benefits of using it<\/li>\n
  12. Harvesting and Marketing- Different methods for harvesting, storing and marketing your fresh organic produce<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Aims of Organic Vegetable Growing VHT241<\/h3>\n